Zoning Inspector

Job Description Posting Expires: When Filled.

Salary Range: $51,035.56- $68,132.47

General Description Thispositionhastheresponsibilityofconductingon-siteinspectionsallovertheCityforcompliancetothe Atlanta Zoning Ordinance and other related codes.Staff employed in this position must also conductjoint inspections with other City of Atlanta agencies for quality-of-life issues.This position also has the responsibility of reviewing and conducting complex research for the documentation of legal non-conformingusesaswellasfortheapprovalofCityofAtlantaOccupationalTaxCertificates.Thisposition mustrepresenttheCityatpublicmeetingsandfunctionsasrequiredandmustissuecorrectionnoticesfor violations of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance and issue court citations for violators for Municipal Court proceedings.The incumbent must ensure that best in class customerservice is provided to both internal and external customers, and embrace, support, and promote the City’s core values, beliefs, and culture.

Supervision Received Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workerswithresponsibilityforcompletionofassignedtasks.ReportstoLeadEnforcement Inspector

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. EnforcesthezoningordinanceandotherapplicablelawsandcodesfortheCityofAtlanta;verifiesnon-conforming units, structures, uses, parking, etc. by researching from several sources.

Conductcasereviewsandgeneratestatisticalreportsforexecutivestaff,CityCouncil,theMayor’sOffice, inquiries regarding zoning, land use complaints and other code violations.

Preparescourtbriefsandcourtcase dispositions.

AttendBZAhearings,courthearingsandlegalmeetingswhen required.

Attendcommunity,neighborhood,andotherengagementmeetingstoperformoutreachactivitiesto educate the public on zoning and building code related concerns/complaints.

Providesbestinclasscustomerservicewhenrespondingtotelephonecallsandofficevisitsfrom constituents.

Issuescorrectionnoticesandcitations.Inspects,evaluates,andrendersdecisionsofcomplianceto established zoning ordinances and related building code violations.

Reviewandapprovesignpermitsinaccordancewiththezoning ordinances.

Investigates,responds,andresolvescitizen’scomplaintsinvolvingpotentialorpossiblezoningandbuilding violations.

Issue violation citations and enforce adherence to zoning ordinances and building related codes. Verifies correction of violation.

Prepares reports of investigations to include processing of violation letters. Maintainsandsubmitsaccurateandup-to-daterecordsofinspectionactivities.

Issues and “Post” notices to permits on construction sites, Stop Work Orders, Working Without Permitsviolations, and other violations.

Knowledge,Skills& Abilities Ability to learn zoning and building related codes and ordinances adopted and enforced by the City, includingcurrentlyadoptedzoningcodesandordinances;interpretandapplypertinentfederal,state,and local laws, codes and regulations.

Abilitytoconductinspectionsandinvestigationsofzoningviolationsandpreparedetailedandaccurate records for use in legal proceedings.

Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithassociatepersonnel,thegeneral public, various departments and agencies.Ability to communicate with supervisors and other staff members.

Abilitytodealdiplomaticallyinadversesituations;includingtheabilitytosecurefacts,document information, evaluate data and draw valid conclusions.

Abilitytoexplaindepartmentalprocedurestocustomerstofacilitatezoningcompliance;directscustomers to appropriate divisions for requested services.

Abilityofcomprehend,interpretandapplycoderegulationsandprocedures,aswellasdepartmental policies and guidelines.

Abilitytocompile,organize,prepare,andmaintainanassortmentofrecords,reportsandinformation. Ability to use independent judgment.

Abilitytoperformthemathematicalcalculationsrequiredbythe job.

Abilitytoutilizeandunderstandcomputerapplicationsandtechniquesrequiredbythe job.

Abilitytoworkunderaminimumdegreeofstressrelatedtodutiesthatrequireconstantattentiontodetail and tight deadlines.

Knowledgeofzoningregulationsandotherapplicablelaws,rules,andordinances. Knowledge Of Methods Of Land Descriptions. Knowledgeoflegalcodes,courtprocedures,precedentcases,executiveorders,etc. Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.

Skilledinorganizingdailyinspections,inspectionfilesandtestreports;detectingcodeviolationswithinall required building construction; detecting lack of compliance with approved plans and zoning regulations related to historic preservation and/or urban design; analyzing building plans for existing and new structures for code compliance; effective written and oral communication skills; effective organizational skills.

MinimumQualifications–Educationand Experience Associate degree in construction, engineering real estate, construction management, planning or appropriaterelatedfieldandtwotothreeyearsasazoninginspectororcodeinspector(equivalent

Professionalexperiencemaybeconsideredforsubstitutionfortherequireddegreeonanexception Basis). PreferredEducation& Experience Associatedegreeinrealestate,constructionmanagement,planningorappropriaterelatedfieldandtwo to three years as a zoning inspector or code inspector (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).

Licensuresand Certifications

• Required: Valid Georgia Driver’s License (must always drive a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License)
• Must hold at least one ICC Certified Zoning Inspector, ICC Property Maintenance, or other ICC Building certification ( If not, must obtain an ICC certification within 6 months of employment ).
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment security, drug, and background check for Atlanta Police Department Code Enforcement Agent badge ( must always maintain a SpecialPolice license to perform the required job duties ).

EssentialCapabilitiesandWork Environment Requiredphysical,lifting,andsensorycapabilitiesarerequirementstoperformthejobsuccessfully.Typical environmental conditions associated with job.